Entering Text 35Section 5: Entering TextThis section outlines how to select the desired text input modewhen entering characters. This section also describes how to usethe T9 predictive text system to reduce the number of keystrokes associated with entering text.Using the QWERTY KeyboardThe following keys perform special functions when entering text:Using the QWERTY keyboard, you can type letters, numbers,punctuation, and other special characters into text entry fields orother applications simpler and faster than using the telephonekeypad.The QWERTY Navigation keys can be used to both navigate aroundan on-screen menu and make selections as easily as they can bedone using the optical joystick.1. Alt key allows you to use the alternate charactersdisplayed at the top of the QWERTY keys.Examples are: $, #, &, 1, etc..2. Messaging key allows you to program this key as ashortcut to your favorite messaging application. You canreprogram the key at any time.3. web2go key launches the built-in browser and takes you toyour homepage.4. Social Buzz key launches social networking applications(Twitter, Facebook, or MySpace), where you canautomatically view updates of these applications. For moreinformation, refer to “Social Buzz” on page 55.4313215 6 712111098
